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Happy weekend, Summerlin!
In today’s happening-today edition: Metallica adds Sphere shows, A’ja Wilson’s new Nike A’Two, Nevada’s largest anime convention, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Nevada drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*
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📰 In the news
Expanded lineup from top promotions: Slam Fest will bring a pro wrestling festival to the Palms in Las Vegas April 15 to 18, with events featuring Mick Foley, Saraya, and Matt and Jeff Hardy — get all the details.
Engineered for speed and control: A’ja Wilson unveiled her second Nike signature line, featuring the new A’Two shoe and expanded apparel for adults and kids, arriving May 2 for Summerlin hoops fans — see what’s in the lineup.
Reinventing the live experience: Metallica has added six more Life Burns Faster shows at Sphere Las Vegas, adding No Repeat Weekends in October and November 2026, plus new dates in January 2027 for fans — get all the dates and presales.
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Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries with a twist: When the craving hits, Fukuburger Chinatown delivers with Jazz Fries: crispy garlic-salt fries smothered in brown gravy and their sweet-chili “crack” sauce. Prefer it cleaner? Fuku Fries keep things punchy with togarashi and garlic. Consider this your reliable midweek treat.
Skin reset, anyone? Whether you’re Botox curious or just overdue for a glow, Las Vegas Aesthetics delivers natural-looking results with personalized injectables and skin rejuvenation, minus the salesy vibe. Thoughtful touch-ups, refreshed texture, and camera-friendly radiance await, tailored to your face, your pace… because subtle can still be stunning.
Where Summerlin flings discs: Hyzer hunters and couch escapees alike will find Fox Hill Disc Golf a breezy, beginner-friendly 18-holer with wide fairways, scenic views, and light elevation that rewards clean lines. It’s an easy after-work loop with enough nuance to keep regulars smiling and newcomers comfortable.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍅 Garden Class: Tomatoes & Taters @ Springs Preserve (Las Vegas) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – If your tomatoes tap out by June and your taters act dramatic in this desert, this Springs Preserve class spills the secrets. Learn planting, care, and harvest tricks that work here. Seats are limited, members save a few bucks, so reserve early.
👧 Kidpreneur Market @ Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet (Las Vegas) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – On second Saturdays, browse goods from kid entrepreneurs, ages 5 to 17, indoors by the vintage market. Expect crafty wares, earnest hustle, and pitches sharper than a Vegas suit. It’s low-key wholesome, proudly local, and way more fun than errands.
🎈 Children’s Festival @ The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Need a break from neon and arcade tickets? The LV Children’s Festival packs STEM booths, hands-on crafts, camps and schools to meet, and plenty of low-key ways to tire out small humans while pretending it’s educational. Bring coffee, curiosity, and your best negotiation skills.
⛳ Dashing to Freedom Golf Tournament @ Las Vegas Golf Club | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Finally, a golf tournament where a missed putt still does some good, backing Dashing to Freedom’s work with the nonspeaking community. Expect friendly fairways, raffles, prizes, and good eats, plus bragging rights you can feel good about; spots are scarce, so register, sponsor, or donate.
🏃 St. Patrick’s Day 5k @ Floyd Lamb Park (Las Vegas) | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Join the RRRC for a St. Patrick’s Day 5K, with Little Man Flynn setting the pace, tiny legs, big legend. Wear green, chase a PR or just the rainbow, and soak up festive vibes with folks who celebrate smart, and get home before knees complain.
🌿 Houseplant 101 Class @ Rooting For You (Las Vegas) | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Keep killing ‘easy care’ succulents? This Houseplant 101 is a friendly, classroom chat on plant basics and care, packed with tips for beginners and semi-confident leaf parents. Ask what you were too embarrassed to Google, sip something, and leave ready to keep plants alive.
🐰 Magical Easter Garden Sessions @ Precious Memories Portraits (Las Vegas) | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Skip the mall chaos and snag an Easter photo session everyone will tolerate. For $150 you get a 20 minute garden shoot, two backdrops, 5 edited images, an online gallery, and a Polaroid for the fridge. In and out before the jellybeans kick in.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Summerlin report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 85°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
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